Olympic  Activities

When you visit the Olympic Wilderness, whether to clamber along the roaring beaches of the wilderness coast, to immerse yourself in the freshness and healing of the old-growth forests, or to push yourself up onto the peaks and ridges of the high country, keep in mind that this remnant of wild America is fragile.
This year, nearly 40,000 people will camp in The Olympic Wilderness and several hundred thousand people will take day hikes.
If we treat Olympic with respect, we can preserve its wildness and grandeur for future generations.
In 1988, Congress designated 95% of Olympic National Park as Wilderness.

Day Hikes and Walks
Day hikes of varying length and difficulty are found throughout the park. Some are universally accessible while others are more challenging.

Before You Go ...

• Even on short hikes, be prepared for changeable weather. Carry food, water, raingear and extra layers of clothing.
  
• Stay on trails to avoid injury to yourself and the park's vegetation.
  
• Pack out all trash, including food waste.
  
• Pets are not allowed on park trails or beaches -- except for the following areas where leashed (up to six feet in length) pets are permitted.
  
• Rialto Beach one-half mile north to Ellen Creek
  
• All Kalaloch beaches (from Ruby Beach south to South Beach)
  
• Peabody Creek Trail